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Sketches for illustrations to the Vimalakirtinirdesha Sutra, ink and colours on paper. From Cave 17, Mogao, near Dunhuang, Gansu province, China. Tang Dynasty, early 10th CE. Practice sketches for wall paintings. imalakirti is commonly shown with a fan in his hand that he moves rhythmically to emphasise the main points of his argument. He is here shown in his sick-bed, where he was visited by many people and supernatural beings, most importantly, Manjushri, the bodhisattva of wisdom, who is shown on the back of the sketch. In front of Vimalakirti's bed is the bodhisattva who brings fragrant rice that pours out of a bowl miraculously without ceasing. H. 31 cm. AC 1919,0101,0.76.

Location British Museum/London/Great Britain

Unique Identifier ART321064

Type Image

Purpose Public

Size 3072px × 1484px

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